(Information extracted from Julie C. (2009). Eating well: A practical guide for people living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Lilian D, Ed.). Australia: Leukaemia Foundation.) Many people lose some weight during their treatment. This may be due to the side-effects of treatment and the body’s need for extra energy and nutrients at a time when many people are not eating what they normally would. If you are trying to gain weight or keep your weight stable you may need to increase the amount of calories/kilojoules you are eating, particularly in the form of protein. This means eating …
4th week of Art & Craft Workshop
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2nd Week of Art & Craft Workshop_14 & 16 Dec 2011
After the first week of Art & Craft Workshop, our participants were looking forward to their second session… Some were even dropping by or calling to find out the content of the second session as they were excited to know what they were going to learn… One of the participants even rushed home after work to bring his children along for the 2nd session… Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation is glad that the participants are enjoying themselves and we hope that this series of Art & Craft Workshop will be beneficial for them…
Beneficiaries’ Support Programme
Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation will be starting a Beneficiaries’ Support Programme. Beneficiaries’ Support Programme is targeted at beneficiaries who are newly diagnosed or suffering from a relapse of their medical condition. The support and friendship that the beneficiaries receive from their befrienders will help them to build resilience so that they are better equipped to withstand the negative emotions and/or doubts which may arise during their treatment period prior to remission. Each befriending relationship will be unique as befrienders will be specially matched with the beneficiaries according to their life experiences and/or backgrounds. Befrienders will be from diverse backgrounds and …
Tips for Coping with Loss of Appetite
(Information extracted from Julie C. (2009). Eating well: A practical guide for people living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Lilian D, Ed.). Australia: Leukaemia Foundation.) There are many reasons for loss of appetite. These include the physical side-effects of treatment as well as the psychological ones. Fear, anxiety and/or depression can all impact upon your desire for food. Most people find that although their appetite improves once they finish treatment, and/or leave hospital, it often takes some time before they are able to eat as much as they used to. Rather than eating regular large meals, try …
Updates of Art & Craft Workshops
Leukemia and Lymphoma Foundation has started our Art & Craft Workshops… Attached is a snippet of last week’s workshops…
Tips on Coping With a Dry Mouth
(Information extracted from Julie C. (2009). Eating well: A practical guide for people living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Lilian D, (Ed.). Australia: Leukaemia Foundation.) Some cancer treatments affect the production of saliva, which can cause a dry mouth. Increase the amount of fluids you drink each day Avoid dry food – you may need to add extra sauce or gravy to moisten dishes Rinse your mouth with water or a recommended solution after food or as necessary to help stimulate saliva production To help stimulate saliva production: Rinse your mouth with cold water regularly Suck hard …
Tips on Keeping Your Mouth and Teeth Clean:
(Information extracted from Julie C. (2009). Eating well: A practical guide for people living with leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma and related blood disorders. Lilian D, (Ed.). Australia: Leukaemia Foundation.) Using a soft toothbrush and mild toothpaste (if recommended), gently brush your teeth after every meal Use a soft floss after every meal unless your gums are sensitive Rinse your mouth with water or a solution recommended by your doctor, dentist or nurse after every meal and every one to two hours when it feels sore Choose mouthwashes that are alcohol free and designed for sensitive mouths